I’m basically a podcast addict. I’ve accepted this. If my podcast feeds run out before I’m home, I’m annoyed to listen to the same old music day in and day out. I’m a sucker for free niche programing, and podcasting lets me scratch intellectual itches while I commute or walk my dog. I’ve got a few more podcasts added to my feed list to share:
Koreanclass101 has an awesome series of podcasts for people interested in learning Korean. There is a native English and Korean speaker, and they guide you through a dialog line by line. They review concepts, explain grammar, help with politeness levels, grammar, and all sorts of other stuff related to learning Korean. The website itself is a confusing mess of check boxes and sign up offers. The feed itself is free, but you won’t have any written documents that supposedly accompany the material unless you sign up. Anyone trying to get a little studying done on the subway will be able to follow this podcast and learn some basic to intermediate level grammar.
60 Minutes (The Full Broadcast) is an enigma. Who would have thought a show like 60 minutes, who’s target audience is approximately 60+ years old would be hip enough to offer a podcast? Also, offering the entire show as a series of podcasts so you can listen to what amounts to an advertising free version for everyone is astoundingly progressive considering the source. The interviews are top notch too. There are some intense stories on this podcast too. It’s not a light or fun podcast in the slightest.
Nova’s podcast is very lame compared to 60 minutes. This PBS science show is made of teasers and only introduces concepts that are discussed on full shows on the actual television show. “Like to learn more, watch the whole thing when it airs…” LAME. The Naked Scientists are the premiere science podcasts I subscribe to at the moment. It’s a shame, because Neil deGrasse Tyson is a really entertaining fellow. If he did his own podcast, I’d subscribe in a second.
This week has been good for diversifying my news sources. NPR is great, but nothing beats a slow, grinding interview with 60 Minutes. Plus, Andy Rooney’s nonsensical rants are as bizarre as I remember from childhood. Maybe even moreso, as I can understand what he’s saying, but can’t understand why he’s still on the air.
